SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL65 or Continental GT Conv?
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First of all, I will do a picture of them all together once I get back to my house. Right now, I am in the Boston area with a friend. (Ricky can check) I get back on March 6th. You will get in each car a sign that says Richboy--MBWORLD. I still don't understand how you can't see the red car and the same driveway in the second Arnage picture as in all the others? Beyond me!
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Originally Posted by RichBoy
First of all, I will do a picture of them all together once I get back to my house. Right now, I am in the Boston area with a friend. (Ricky can check) I get back on March 6th. You will get in each car a sign that says Richboy--MBWORLD. I still don't understand how you can't see the red car and the same driveway in the second Arnage picture as in all the others? Beyond me!
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Originally Posted by RichBoy
Long story, but my mother didn't like me owning a sports car. Bad experiences. Here are a couple pictures, I think I've posted them a while back.
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As I said before, I will more than happy to put all the three cars in one picture for you when I return home from the trip. I actually have the pictures of the drawing Bentley sent me to thank me for purchasing an Arnage, do you want me to send that to the forum? I just bought a new Sony digi camera so no more camera phone!
March 6th is the day!
P.S.: Thanks very much for the info on the Azure I will contact my dealer!
March 6th is the day!
P.S.: Thanks very much for the info on the Azure I will contact my dealer!
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Originally Posted by RichBoy
Is the SL65 worth it's premium? I am debating on wether or not I should replace my SL55 with the new Continental GT Convertible.
Anyone have experience with Continental GT and a 65 AMG car? Thanks.
Anyone have experience with Continental GT and a 65 AMG car? Thanks.
GTs are dogs but they are good in the luxury dept. Plus they are old news. Get the new Murcielago-LP640 or the 4 Door DB9. Make a statment!
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Here we go again....!
That being said, I would recommend the Bentley Continental GT Convert.
The Bentley (although it shares the same chassis as the VW Phaeton and Audi A8) is more rare, seems more comfortable and has just as much raw power.
No question, go with the VW, I mean, Bentley.
That being said, I would recommend the Bentley Continental GT Convert.
The Bentley (although it shares the same chassis as the VW Phaeton and Audi A8) is more rare, seems more comfortable and has just as much raw power.
No question, go with the VW, I mean, Bentley.
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I have not driven any 65 vehicles, but we modified a Continental GT (wheels, suspension, GIAC, etc) and I must really say they are great cars. I will admit that I thought they were just "boulevard cruisers" but these babies move and have very flat and secure handling (well at least with a lowering module and plus sized forged wheels they do, LOL)
It's not, however, the raw sports car feel of the AMG SL, nor does the coupe have the open air option. The new Bentley Convertible is a ragtop, though, lacking the folding hard top technology that is a cornerstone of the MB and the new B-badged ride is yet unproven as to whether it will have the same ultra solid handling characteristics of the coupe.
So my recommendation?
I guess in your instance I'd steer you to the Bentley GTC, as the car would likely never see a cloudy day and the ragtop might never come out of its boot. For me, if I had to do it over again, I'd still get the GT Coupe but I would never have sold my modified SL55.
Between those two cars you have the best of both worlds. A luxurious Bentley beast for anytime driving and the sporty growl of the SL55 for those days when the sun is shining on twisting Southern California mountain roads and the fresh air beckons.
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From: The Lake
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Originally Posted by RichBoy
As I said before, I will more than happy to put all the three cars in one picture for you when I return home from the trip. I actually have the pictures of the drawing Bentley sent me to thank me for purchasing an Arnage, do you want me to send that to the forum? I just bought a new Sony digi camera so no more camera phone!
March 6th is the day!
P.S.: Thanks very much for the info on the Azure I will contact my dealer!
March 6th is the day!
P.S.: Thanks very much for the info on the Azure I will contact my dealer!
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Originally Posted by RichBoy
Attached are the pics of the drawing sent to me by Bentley shortly after buying the Arnage.
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Likw I said...post Pics of all the cars together with a MBWorld sign in each and I will personally apologize for ever doubting....
Its just that we've had a lot of guys claiming sh*t like this.
cy
Its just that we've had a lot of guys claiming sh*t like this.
cy
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Post Pics of all the cars together with a MBworld sign in each and I will personally apologize for ever doubting....
Its just that we've had a lot of guys claiming sh*t like this and with the whole IP thing and all- it just seems fishy.
cy
Its just that we've had a lot of guys claiming sh*t like this and with the whole IP thing and all- it just seems fishy.
cy
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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK
Here we go again....!
That being said, I would recommend the Bentley Continental GT Convert.
The Bentley (although it shares the same chassis as the VW Phaeton and Audi A8) is more rare, seems more comfortable and has just as much raw power.
No question, go with the VW, I mean, Bentley.
That being said, I would recommend the Bentley Continental GT Convert.
The Bentley (although it shares the same chassis as the VW Phaeton and Audi A8) is more rare, seems more comfortable and has just as much raw power.
No question, go with the VW, I mean, Bentley.
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Originally Posted by IllCDI
Richboy,
are you PRChris cause I could have sworn "richboy" posted in the Carerra GT thread, and you stated you lived in NYC, (but you posted cars with Il plates) I am a bit confused.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=135434&page=3
are you PRChris cause I could have sworn "richboy" posted in the Carerra GT thread, and you stated you lived in NYC, (but you posted cars with Il plates) I am a bit confused.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=135434&page=3
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Originally Posted by Speed Thrills
GTs are dogs but they are good in the luxury dept. Plus they are old news. Get the new Murcielago-LP640 or the 4 Door DB9. Make a statment!
